French President Emmanuel Macron meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels and says it is crucial that Ukraine receives “all the means necessary” to protect its civilian population and infrastructure. Macron pledges continued military and diplomatic support following the talks, according to multiple outlets.
Zelensky describes the conversation as “very much to the point” and highlights ongoing cooperation with France. Reports state that Zelensky announces or references new French aviation assistance and progress on the FREYJA European anti-ballistic missile defense project. Other coverage frames the meeting as part of broader efforts by European allies to sustain support for Ukraine as external political developments, including US leadership-related uncertainty, affect the wider context of assistance.
Across the reports, the common focus is Macron’s emphasis on ensuring Ukraine has sufficient defensive capabilities, alongside references to concrete areas of support such as aviation and missile defense, and the diplomatic coordination taking place in Europe.
